Cardiology
Therapy dogs like Katie are good medicine after stroke
When Scott Vande Zande had a serious stroke 15 years ago, his beloved golden retriever Hollie was key to his recovery.
Apr 27, 2018
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News tagged with pet dogs
Autism spectrum disorders
Owning a pet dog can help parents of children with autism
A new study has highlighted the potential for pet dogs to reduce stress in parents of children with autism.
May 21, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic blues? Turns out, our pets have been waiting for this moment
As a child, Jen Currin-McCulloch noticed the effects of the human-animal bond while following her dad around his veterinary clinic.
Jul 15, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pet store puppies passing drug-resistant bacteria to people
It's hard to resist those big, pleading eyes in the pet store window. But buyer beware. Pet store puppies may infect people with a bacteria for which no common antibiotic treatment exists, a new study warns.
Sep 15, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When pets are family, the benefits extend into society
There is a growing global trend to consider pets as part of the family. In fact, millions of people around the world love their pets, enjoying their companionship, going for walks, playing and even talking to them. And there ...
Jan 7, 2019
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Health
Are you barking up the wrong tree by sleeping with your dog?
Let sleeping dogs lie ... in the bedroom. That's according to a new Mayo Clinic study that's sure to set many tails wagging.
Sep 7, 2017
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Pediatrics
Pet exposure may reduce allergy and obesity
If you need a reason to become a dog lover, how about their ability to help protect kids from allergies and obesity?
Apr 6, 2017
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Pediatrics
Children are likely to misread fear in dogs—making a bite more likely
The benefits of growing up with a pet are well documented—these days dogs are even used in the classroom. That said, we sometimes forget that dogs can still present a risk.
Jun 7, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study demonstrates stress reduction benefits from petting dogs, cats
College is stressful. Students have classes, papers, and exams. But they also often have work, bills to pay, and so many other pressures common in modern life.
Jul 15, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pet dogs help kids feel less stressed, study finds
Pet dogs provide valuable social support for kids when they're stressed, according to a study by researchers from the University of Florida, who were among the first to document stress-buffering effects of pets for children.
May 10, 2017
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